After announcing he was retiring from royal duties earlier at the beginning of May, ITV takes a look back over Prince Philip’s 70 years in the public eye.
Presented by Alan Titchmarsh, who has interviewed Philip several times, the one-off special will focus on the longest-serving royal consort’s life and career.
The programme will also include one of the Duke’s last official interviews as well as anecdotes from his close friends, giving viewers an unusually personal insight into a man who Titchmarsh credits with modernising the royal family.
Titchmarsh also follows Philip off duty at the Royal Windsor Horse show, a short time after announcing his retirement and considers what his stepping down could mean for the Royal Family’s future.
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The Prince gave up the chance of a glittering naval career when he married the Queen and exchanged one kind of service for another, becoming one of the hardest-working members of the royal family.
He’ll most likely be remembered for his many gaffes, but Philip’s legacy also includes the Duke of Edinburgh scheme, a presidency of the World Wildlife Fund and association with over 780 charities and organisations.
The Duke has been married to the Queen for almost 70 years, with the couple due to reach their platinum wedding anniversary in November this year.
Prince Philip: 70 Years of Service will air on ITV at 9pm tonight.
